Gil Family Estates owns or controls approximately 1,766 hectares (approximately 4,364 acres) of vineyards throughout their eleven wineries strategically scattered across eleven different D.O.s in Spain. The wines from each region reflect the terroir and style of their origins, which makes Gil Family Estates such an intriguing journey of discovery.
Founded in 1916 with Bodegas Juan Gil in the heart of Jumilla, over 100 years of winery history spans four generations of continued family ownership; today, all of the wineries under Gil Family Estates are run by brothers, Miguel and Ángel Gil. From humble beginnings to a global brand, the Gil Family Estates portfolio of wines is sold in over 40 countries world-wide and are consistently recognized with high scores from top international wine critics.
The wine has been made from grapes from certified organic vineyards. The vineyards of the Verdejo variety, native to the area, are planted in sandy soils and covered with boulders and are located in the southeastern part of the Rueda Denomination of Origin in the province of Segovia.
Bright, spicy, brambly aromas are followed by a palate of juicy black fruit, with brighter cherry notes and a whisper of herbs, plus medium tannins and a long, spiced finish.
The vineyards of Garnacha planted on soils of slate –llicorella-, Cariñena vineyards grow on clay soils and Syrah vineyards located on limestone soils to obtain this complex wine after spending 4 months in French oak barrels.
The Verdejo grapes come from old bush vines planted in sandy soils with a high quantity of stones eroded by the rivers on the surface, bestowing a high complexity to the wine. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
The vineyards of Garnacha planted on soils of slate -llicorella-, Cariñena vineyards grow on clay soils and Syrah vineyards located on limestone soils to obtain this complex wine after 12 months of maturing in French oak barrels.